Thursday, February 12, 2009

UNC looked good in win over Duke

http://tarheelblue.cstv.com/sports/m-baskbl/recaps/021109aaa.html

My Tar Heels (I went to chapel hill for those who didn't know) looked good for the most part last night. With a crucial start to the game Deon decided to step up for the first time, seemingly, since the start of ACC play. He and Bobby Frasier must have had a little meeting and decided that they wanted to join the basketball games that the rest of the team was playing. I love bobby's play in general, because he works hard, and plays under control smart basketball. But without that shot he was hitting on Wed night, his offense creates a liability that is not there with the starting five on the floor. What I liked about Deon in the Duke game was not necessarily his string of buckets to start the game, although that was great, but his hustle to the ball and strength after contact. I had been growing steadily more frustrated with his lack of ability to hold onto rebounds, preferring the more effective Ed Davis. But in cameron, Thompson showed how physical he CAN be when he gets hyped for a game... Lets hope that continues into march.

The game's larger margin of victory however came down to Ty's lay-ups. He has always shown a proficiency for making some acrobatic shots around the rim, but he blew past every defender Duke tried to keep in front of him. In doing so he finally elevated his game to the even loftier expectations he bares every time he steps on the court.

Oh, and Tyler was a beast... as always.

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